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SN05 AZZ

2005 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 AZZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 71,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Toe link ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 53,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,689 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,681 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 47,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,746 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,328 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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SN05 AZZ is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 AZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN05 AZZ is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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